Quiz

Welcome! Are you ready to put your knowledge to the test? 

Whether you’re looking to prove your expertise, review key takeaways from the conference, or are simply curious about science and healthcare, our quiz is the perfect opportunity to challenge yourself and expand your understanding. From general knowledge questions to in-depth healthcare information, this quiz is designed to examine your level of understanding and potentially highlight areas for further learning. 

So, are you up for the challenge? Gather your thinking cap and let’s begin!

 

Results

#1. What is the name of the main artery that delivers the oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the rest of the body?

Aorta

Pulmonary vein

Pulmonary artery

#2. Can antibiotics be used to treat norovirus infections?

No

Yes

#3. What is the second most common blood group in the UK?

O

A

AB

#4. Which particles can be used to treat cancer?

Electrons

Protons

Both electrons and protons

#5. What are the effects of ionising radiation?

Damage of DNA and possible reddening of the skin

None

Drowsiness

#6. What is a stent?

A small mesh tube that’s used to treat narrow or weak arteries

A type of tent used in hospitals

A word used in medicine to mean quickly

#7. Which food contains the most iron?

Chicken leg

Chicken breast

Chicken liver

#8. In terms of Radiation Safety, define the ALARA principle

Always Lower Adverse Radiation Accidents

As Long As Radiation Applies

#9. How many professions are there in healthcare science?

80

50

20

#10. What type of virus is the norovirus?

Single stranded RNA virus

DNA virus

Double stranded RNA virus

#11. How many semilunar canals can be found in your ear?

3

1

2

#12. In haemophagocytosis which cell type is consuming other cells?

Monocyte

Macrophage

Basophil

#13. Exposure to UVA in sunlight and tanning salons is linked to an increase in which cancer?

Mesothelioma

Breast cancer

Malignant melanoma

#14. Why are cell therapy and gene therapy procedures carried out in a closed system?

To ensure the cells are sterile

To stop mutant cells escaping!

To protect the scientists doing the work

#15. What is the correct scientific term for a red blood cell?

Leukocyte

Micromegakaryocyte

Erythrocyte

#16. What is the normal range for the heart rate if an adult is at rest?

60 to 100 beats per minute

45 to 60 beats per minute

100 to 120 beats per minute

#17. A 99Mo-99mTc Generator is commonly used for Nuclear medicine scanning for what reasons?

Ideal half-life of 13 hours and optimum energy of 140kev

Ideal half-life of 110 mins and optimum energy of 511kev

Ideal half-life of 6 hours and optimum energy of 140kev

#18. How many strides does it take Usain Bolt to run 100 m?

53

41

75

#19. What is the chemical used to stop blood from clotting in a blood test tube?

Oxytocin

Heparin

Insulin

#20. What might your GP prescribe you to treat an infection that is caused by bacteria?

Antibiotic

Antihistamine

Anticoagulant

#21. How many branches of airways are there in the respiratory tree?

13

23

33

#22. How many staff in the NHS work in healthcare science?

18 000

1 000

50 000

#23. How many chromosomes does a human have?

46

23

44

#24. Which parasite causes malaria?

Cryptosporidium parvum

Plasmodium falciparum

Toxoplasma gondii

#25. What is the most important property of the materials used in a finger implant?

It must be flexible

It must be absorbent

It must be strong

#26. What is the normal blood pressure in millimeters of mercury pressure (mmHg) for an average adult?

180/120mmHg

80/60mmHg

120/80mmHg

#27. Plastic blood bags were invented in…

1960

1940

1950

#28. How many bacteria are in your gut?

100 trillion

1 million

<1000

#29. Approximately, what proportion of adult males have obstructive sleep apnoea?

1%

4%

20%

#30. What is the average human lung capacity?

5 litres

1 litre

10 litres

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